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5 STEPS TO getting your website online

Here at Wicked Internet, we know that creating a website can be a confusing process - even worse is the variety of 'experts' in the area who can only make it more confusing.

If you aren't sure exactly how to get started and what you should do to get your website up and running then take a look at our 5 step guide on creating a website below.

If you already know what you need then you can also order it immediately from this page.

step 1. FINDING A DOMAIN NAME
Your website really begins with the name you give it and it is quite important to get this right since this is how everyone on the internet will find your website. The name you choose for your website is made up of two parts. The first is known as the Top Level Domain or TLD for short. We currently offer several TLD’s for registration including .com, .co.uk and more.

The second part of your domain name is the name you choose to go before the TLD. Currently there are many hundreds of thousands of domains registered so finding the right one can be tricky. Registering your domain name with us though is quite simple. Our online tools will let you know if your domain name is available or not and will even offer helpful suggestions.
step 2. selecting a hosting package
Before you can have a website – you need a place to put it. Our web hosting service ensures that your site remains accessible 24 hours a day – everyday. Our service is fully equipped to handle the growth of your website as well - ensuring that you can continue your operation with no interruptions in service.

When you select a hosting package you should generally look for one that has enough space to handle the growth of your site for the next 1 -2 years. Unless you are adding online video and flash movies to your site, you will generally find that a good estimate of your usage will be 250Kb per page. If your site is quite small (up to 100 pages), this means that you will use roughly 25Mb. Our smallest package comes with 1000Mb - enough space to place your website on over 40 times.
step 3. GETTING A DESIGN FOR YOUR WEBSITE
Now that your website has a home on the web, its time to start thinking about how it looks. You can either have a chat with one of our custom web designers - who will create the real world design from your vision - or you can choose from hundreds of beautifully designed templates which you can have us customise for you.

When the design is finalised, your content is added and Voila! - your website is complete.
   
step 4. ADDING FUNCTIONALITY TO YOUR WEBSITE
You may also want to add certain features such as registration pages and administration areas to your website. These features usually require some programming and database work to implement and can add substantial benefits to your website. For example, by adding a login area for your customers, you can easily communicate new products and services to them, gain important feedback and streamline your business operations. Whatever functionality you envision, our dedicated team of developers can create.
step 5. MAINTAINING AND UPDATING YOUR WEBSITE
Once your site is complete, you may notice small changes that you wish to make or areas of your site that you wish to update. Every good website owner knows that they must frequently update their site to keep the content current. The problem with small infrequent updates is that they can add significantly to the cost of running a website. Wicked Internet offers several maintenance packages which allow you to keep your content fresh while keeping costs low - our smallest maintenance package starts at only £2.99 per month!
 
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